David Empty Bait Box for Ant Bait Gel

Using ant gel safely with empty bait boxes

The round empty bait box is to be filled with ant gel and placed wherever you see ants or ant trails. With this bait box, the ant gel is protected from weather and dust and stays attractive to the ants for longer. It also protects children and pets from contact with the ant gel.

Your benefits

✓ ant gel is protected from weather and dust
✓ ant gel stays attractive to ants for longer
✓ safe application of ant gel is ensured

Scope of delivery

• 1 empty bait box for ant gel, dimensions: 8 x 2 cm 

The ant bait box – a powerful aid against ant infestations

Ants are not actually considered pests in the strict sense. They need their place in an ecological and healthy garden. But what if they do not stay in the garden? What if they appear in large numbers and expose roots? Then they turn out to be troublesome and resilient insects that can spread anywhere there is food for their colonies. When conquering new habitats, they show unwavering persistence. To control these pests effectively, there is the ant bait box from ETISSO. Ant bait boxes are usually the first, fastest and easiest way to control these small pests properly.

What is an ant bait box?

An ant bait box is, as the name suggests, a box containing a bait for ants. They come in different sizes and mostly have a similar round shape. They are flat, handy and not particularly large, so that they can be conveniently placed in every corner and nook of your premises. They are intended to attract ants so that they carry the poison inside back to their colony. The entrances are on several sides and very small, so that no other animals or children can reach the toxic bait. For an ant, this is no problem: thanks to their special body structure and size, they are ideally suited to exploiting even the tiniest weak points. This very characteristic, which is so annoying indoors, is taken into account in an ant bait box. The ETISSO ant bait box has a further advantage: after successful control, it can be closed and stored if the bait has not been used up.

As the ant bait box contains poison, it is very important to observe the warnings. Apart from that, it is very user-friendly. First, find a suitable spot, preferably near the ant trail. Note that the box must be protected from moisture. So if you carry out cleaning work, remove the ant baits first. Now take out the ant bait boxes (twin pack) and bend them at the central connecting strip to separate them. As soon as the upper lid is turned, the bait box is ready and can be placed in a suitable position. To control the insects successfully, the ant bait boxes should be distributed in several places, about one box per 5 m². In the case of a heavy ant infestation, we recommend twice the quantity of ant baits. Now all you have to do is wait and occasionally check the ant bait box in case the bait has been used up.

Ant trap – this is why ant baits are so effective!

But what makes the ant bait box so efficient that it is used as a standard remedy against ants? On the one hand, it is very easy to use; on the other, it takes advantage of the ants' particular habits. When an ant discovers a new food source, it does two things: first, it fetches reinforcements, and second, the food is carried into the nest, collected and fed to the community. The same happens with the ant bait from the ant bait box. That is why it is crucial that the poison acts with some delay. The aim is for as many ants as possible to carry the poison from the ant bait box into their nest so that the queen comes into contact with it. As simple as the design is, the method is complex and sophisticated. With the ant bait box, several ant nests can be controlled at once without any problems.

There is another reason why the ant bait box is considered a standard aid: it can be used anywhere it can stay dry. Whether on the terrace, in the conservatory or in the hallway – as long as the ant bait does not get wet, this is possible. There is also no need to worry about your own food, so the kitchen or pantry is also a suitable place of use. There is no need to fear the insecticide. This is also shown by the fact that the ant bait box is used even in commercial kitchens, bakeries, butcher's shops and restaurants, despite the very strict hygiene regulations there.

The active substances contained are 17.5 g/kg etofenprox and 0.25 g/kg esbiothrin. These are biocides that are present in the ant bait box in very low concentrations. Thanks to the good workmanship of the ant traps, it is very difficult for a person to come into contact with the poison, as long as the boxes are neither damaged nor wet. Nevertheless, the warnings on the packaging should be taken seriously. Incorrect use can lead to health consequences.

Can I prevent a further ant infestation in the long term with the ant bait box?

Controlling ants with poison is only one way, but it can solve the problem completely. Sometimes, however, it seems as if it will never end. The ants seem to start multiplying, and more and more go to the ant bait box. But this is a good sign, as the poison only takes effect in the nest. If more ants go to the ant bait box, the attractant is being taken up very well. On the other hand, the causes of your ant infestation may lie elsewhere. Then the ant bait box is not always enough to solve the problem once and for all. The ant bait box is a true ant killer. But if you do not seal the cracks and holes that the ants use, new pests will keep coming at some point. In addition, ants orient themselves by smell and can use their sense of smell to find new food sources. Food should therefore be stored sealed and residual waste disposed of regularly.

If these points are taken into account, your building, conservatory or premises will remain free of ants for a long time. Thanks to the ETISSO ant bait box and a few behavioural tips, these unwelcome and unhygienic pests can be kept away for a long time. Here is one more tip for your beloved plants outside in flower pots or balcony boxes: if ants have nested there, it is extremely unpleasant, and you do not necessarily want to harm your plants with poison. You can still drive them away easily by flooding the nests regularly. The ants are quickly forced to look for a new home. Of course, they may settle nearby and want to bother you again. But this way you save your beautiful plants – and you can always rely on our ETISSO ant bait box!

Ant control made easy – discover the ant bait boxes in the Futura shop now!

So you can see how simply yet efficiently our ant bait box can control ants and eliminate nests. The compact design and slim shape allow a wide range of uses. Whether under the cupboard or on the windowsill, in the conservatory or the kitchen – the ant bait box can be used safely and quickly anywhere. Simply unpack it, turn the lid and put the bait box down. Well distributed around the premises, it causes great damage to the colony without any further handling, until the queen finally dies. The convenient thing about this type of control is that the remaining ants do not come out and die in the building or on the terrace. They either stay in the nest or move away because another queen emerges and no longer uses the old nest. The ant bait box requires no further effort. This makes it the best and fastest remedy for controlling ants.

As the ant bait box is a product containing poison, the necessary warnings and safety instructions must be observed. H410 – Very toxic to aquatic life with long-lasting effects. P102 – Keep out of reach of children. P273 – Avoid release to the environment. P391 – Collect spillage. P501 – Containers with residues must be disposed of as hazardous waste. EUH401 – To avoid risks to human health and the environment, comply with the instructions for use.